Braces and Aids

Question 1

What are 3 Walking aids used for injuries?

Answer 1

Axillary Crutch
Elbow Crutch
Zimmer Frames

Question 2

What are 3 Ankle braces and what do they prevent?

Answer 2

• Aircast Boot (excessive Plantar/Dorsi flexion & Inversion/Eversion)
• Aircast Stirrup (excessive Inversion/Eversion)
• ROM Boot (any excessive ROM as required)

Question 3

What are 3 Knee braces and what do they prevent?

Answer 3

• ROM Knee brace (excessive flexion/extension)
• Patella Tendon Strap (stabilises & compresses the patella tendon)
• Compression brace (supports movement, less restrictive)

Question 4

What brace can be used for the hip?

Answer 4

Compressive sleeve (supportive, not restrictive)

Question 5

What are 3 shoulder braces and what do they do?

Answer 5

• Sling (supports the recovery allowing the arm to rest)
• Compressive sleeve (supports the shoulder, limits external rotation)
• AC Joint pad/Donut (spreads force in contact)

Question 6

What are 2 Elbow braces and what do they prevent?

Answer 6

• Medial/lateral epicondylitis strap (compresses the targeted area, keeping stability)
• ROM brace (limits flexion/extension while allowing Pronation/Supination)

Question 7

What are 2 Braces for the Wrist & hand and what do they prevent?

Answer 7

• Wrist strap (compresses the targeted area & restricts all directional movement)
• Mallet finger splints (keeps the finger in extension, improving recovery time)